POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A storm drain turned into an unlikely rescue scene this past Saturday night when firefighters stepped in to save about a dozen trapped ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said firefighters responded after calls reported a mother duck circling a storm drain.
That’s when firefighters discovered about a dozen ducklings trapped in the water below.
Fire rescue crews removed the drain cover and used a net to safely lift each duckling to safety.
Moments later, crews watched as the mother duck rushed in to reunite with her babies.
Local 10 viewers can watch the delicate rescue in the video at the top of this page.
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